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Please note: This position is contingent upon the continued availability and appropriation of Title I funding and is approved for the current school year only. Pending suitable job performance, Lexington County School District One may consider employees in positions no longer funded through special revenue sources for vacant, available positions.

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Position Title: Interventionist (RTI)

Department: Instructional Services

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

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REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in education with certification in a related area and previous student teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid South Carolina teaching certification to coincide with grade levels to be taught  
• Actively pursuing the endorsement required by the Read to Succeed legislation
• Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

.4 FTE/190 Days

Certified Salary Scale

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision prepares for, assesses and instructs individuals and small groups of students in support of the school Response to Intervention (RtI) program. Collaborates with administrators, instructional coaches, school counselors, school psychologists, parents, and teachers to identify ways to help struggling students and meet their learning styles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials. 
• Monitors and/or assists in testing of individual students and in school-wide testing in accordance with district, state, and/or federal laws and policies as required; specifically participates in progress monitoring and benchmarking procedures as required by the RtI program. Responsibilities include the preparation of materials, scoring of assessments and data entry in web-based applications.
• Plans for and instructs individual students and small groups of students identified through the school’s RtI program.
• Enters data into various data bases, and analyzes data to plan for instruction.
• Regularly sets academic and/or behavior goals for students aligned with progress monitoring data.  
• Provides information on individuals identified as Tier II and III students to members of the school-based RtI team regarding progress and/or instructional needs.
• Plans and collaborates with the lead interventionist, teachers, administrators, etc. to meet students’ needs.
• Maintains appropriate documentation (reports, forms, data in software programs, etc.). 
• Communicates with parents of students on their caseload prior to and throughout Tier II/III placement to address rationale for the program, address parent concerns and questions, and report on student growth.  
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops.  Training topics include but are not limited to RtI curriculum, progress monitoring and problem solving.
• Selects and requests instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency and professional development.
• Operates general office and technology equipment to conduct daily activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for supervision of students. Responsible for fidelity of interventions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.   

Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires constant attention working with students.  Physical demands are restricted to classroom and office work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items up to twenty-five pounds. Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required.  

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.